I’ve just completed this years stalking of the Dave Matthews Band. I saw four shows in the span of five days in the cities of Los Angeles, San Diego, and Phoenix. At the beginning of the first show the band announced the death of their saxophone player earlier that same day. They pressed on and played an incredible show. During the show you could see each member of the band crying as they were playing at different times. It was amazing to watch. They said that there was no place they would have rather been, than together with each other, on stage, doing what they love for the people that love them. Dave made the announcement after the first song and made a statement that was so true, he said “It’s easier to leave than be left behind”.
Despite the difficulty of the evening, it was my favorite performance of the four shows.
This was also a great tour because Carrie was able to go to the San Diego and Phoenix shows with me. These were her first Dave Matthews shows and she has proven herself as a very worthy concert buddy! We stayed at the Shrader’s while in Phoenix so that they could meet her and give their approval. I’m happy to say she past ‘the test’ with flying colors!
Hopefully the future holds many more DMB shows that she and I will attend together.
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gintherfam // August 27, 2008 at 2:59 pm |
Awww, I’ve been thinking about you ever since I heard the news. DMB plays in the gorge this weekend and I was wondering how they are handling the whole thing. I’m glad (in a weird way) that you got to be there on that day. YOU, the biggest fan I know…it just seems fitting. And I am glad to hear that Carrie is a good concert buddy. I’m sure that was high on your list of dealbreakers
We miss you already “Podest”! Come back to see us soon-please!?!?